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Under the direction and supervision of the Northern Animal Rescue Board (NAR):
1) Ensure the quality care and treatment of all shelter animals is provided.
2) Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls in an effective, efficient and caring manner.
3) Ability to maintain good public relations and customer service with the public and be able to communicate effectively in a variety of situations in relation to this position.
4) Pick up and transport animals to shelter for impounding.
5) Clean and disinfect kennel areas, property surrounding kennels, vehicle (if provided by NAR) and equipment.
6) Perform work as guided by the NAR mission, vision and values, and treat animals humanely, with compassion and concern, and in a manner consistent with NARs Five Freedoms.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
- Security Clearance Certificate (Casinos)
- Driver's licence
Specific Skills
- Advise on laws and regulations
- Report contraventions of laws and regulations to appropriate authorities
- Prepare field and statistical reports
- Perform related clerical duties
- Investigate complaints
- Input and retrieve computer data
- Handle specialized equipment related to specific by-laws such as weights and measures and animal control
- Enforce municipal or provincial regulations
- Attend and provide testimony in court
Type Of Work Experience
- Humane society inspector
- By-law enforcement officer
- Animal control officer
Work Setting / Industry Experience
- Private agency
- Municipal government
Weight Handling
- More than 45 kg (100 lbs)
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